Get Out: Lots of Live, Local Music

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

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Where/When: , 7011 Mill Rd., Brecksville; 9 p.m. to midnight on Saturday

Why Go:  Every Saturday night the Peppermill features local bands. The Spark Plugz performs this week.

Pricing: No cover charge

2.

Where/When: Brecksville Station, 13512 Station Rd., Brecksville; 10:15 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday

Why Go: To relax on a three-hour, round-trip train ride through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Pricing: Tickets are $10.

3. CLAY AIKEN AT PLAYHOUSE SQUARE

Where/When: The Palace Theatre, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 7:30 p.m. on Saturday

Why Go: His career has soared since his appearance on the 2003 season of  American Idol.

Pricing: $10 to $75.

4. WOODLAND'S MELODIES CONCERT

Where/When: Brecksville Nature Center, 9305 Brecksville Rd., Cleveland; from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday

Why Go: Enjoy the music of Bud Preston as he blends acoustic guitar with the sounds of nature.

Pricing: $45 for the show and buffet package.

5. BACK TO THE BALLROOM -- BIG BAND DANCE

Where/When: Stage Door at EJ Thomas Hall, The University of Akron, 198 Hill St., Akron; 3 p.m. on Sunday

Why Go: Dance or just listen to the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington and more. Jack Schantz and the University of Akron Jazz Ensemble performs.

Pricing: $10

And still you want more? Check out our family friendly  refreshed every Wednesday.

We know you have your favorites that we missed. So share the goodness in our comment box below.